| �Michael, how are we going to use Mary?� Max asked and waited with the rest of the room. �I dreamwalk her and try to find out where they are being held,� Michael said and took a deep breath, he was scared, terrified even. �It�s worth a try,� Liz stated and handed Michael a picture of Mary that Liz found amongst Maria�s things at the hotel. Dreamwalk Michael found himself in a dark empty cold room, with no Mary in sight. �Mary,� Michael heard him say. �Who�s there?� a small sad voice asked, Michael spun around and there she stood, very scared. Michael saw the tear-marks on her cheeks. It hit Michael right in the chest. His daughter had been crying her self to sleep. �It�s me, Michael, you know your Mom�s friend,� Michael said as he squatted down in front of Mary. �Daddy?� she asked in awe. �Yes baby, Daddy� Michael said as a tear ran down his face. He had longed to here that word come from someone that he had a part in creating. He pulled her into a hug. Michael finally found himself safe, to think a little girl like this could make him safe. The words that came out of Mary next hit Michael in the chest, the pain and sadness almost knocked him over; �They are hurting mommy.� �I know sweetie, but I need you to help me, do you know where you are?� Michael whispered in her ear as he held her in his embrace. �I want to go home, I�m scared,� Mary cried and hugged Michael as hard as she could, she never wanted to leave this, here with her dad, she was safe. �I know, baby,� Michael said as he cried, no child in the world should have to go through this, especially his child. �Daddy please� Mary begged her father as floods of tears ran down her cheeks. �Please sweetie don�t cry, I will come and get you and mommy ok, but I need you to help me.� �Promise?� Mary said and looked Michael into his eyes through all her tears. �Promise� Michael answered and smiled at his daughter while he whipped away her tears. �Daddy don�t be scared ok?� Mary said and put her hands on each side of Michaels head. �Why would I be scared?� Michael asked and then the flashes came. ***Flash*** Mary and Maria being pulled out of the van and into an underground base. ***Flash*** A military sign ***end of flashes*** �I�ll come for you sweetie,� Michael said and hugged his daughter again before he faded away. ******** �Maria�Maria, quit fighting me,� Mr. Smith said with a smile as he looked down at Maria, whom was strapped down on a table. �Why are you doing this to me? I have done everything you told me,� Maria yelled as she fought the restrains. �Pure fun,� Mr. Smith answered and waved for his people to start the torture. �Please stop,� Maria yelled as a knife started to penetrate her skin. �No,� Mr. Smith answered and walked out of the room. �Please,� Maria whispered right before everything went black. TBC |
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